Part memoir, part genealogical study, The Record of My Ancestry traces the author's family history back through the centuries, shedding light on the lives and struggles of his forebears and the broader social and historical contexts in which they lived. A compelling and deeply personal account, this book will resonate with anyone who has ever felt a sense of connection to their family's past. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.